House sales in the South West are at the highest level since 2008 and are expected to continue rising.
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has claimed that the increase is a sign that economic recovery is beginning to spread into the South West from London and the South East.
According to research by RICS 86% of Chartered surveyors are expecting to see rise in house sales over the next three months, the highest level since the survey began in 1978.
Roger Wilkinson of Estate agents Wilkinson-Grant confirmed the news. He said; “Its very definitely the...
They have played headline shows in Japan, appeared at countless summer festivals and now The VirginMarys are heading to The Cavern in Exeter as part of their Just a Ride tour.
Since coming together in 2008, The VirginMarys have had a whole host of success. They have released a series of EPs independently on their own imprint Three Hearts and received great feedback following on from their performance at the SXSW Festival in Austin.
The group’s musical talents have seen their songs often used for Sky Sports and their television success doesn’t end there with a special film...
Following a fine summer for growing grapes in the UK, Devon vineyards have a lot to celebrate and an Exeter city centre food store is promoting their success. A range of locally produced Devon wines is being launched at the Real Food Store on Tuesday 19 November with a special wine tasting evening between 6pm and 8pm.
Three vineyards, all within 12 miles of the city, are supplying wine to the community owned store which opened in March 2011. Pebblebed, at Clyst St George, Yearlstone, at Bickleigh, and Manstree based at Shillingford St George.
Princesshay is collaborating with Radio Exe this festive season to support its Operation Christmas campaign. Operation Christmas encourages shoppers to buy an extra gift which will be donated to Princesshay’s local charity of the year, WESC Foundation.
There will be dedicated Operation Christmas drop off points throughout Princesshay and at the WESC charity shops in Exmouth and Honiton for shoppers to drop off their chosen gifts. On Christmas Eve all donated gifts will be presented to WESC Foundation.
Caroline Burkie, Fundraising and PR Manager, WESC Foundation, says, “We...
The UK's inflation rate fell to 2.2% in the year to October 2013 as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).
The figure is the lowest for more than a year and is down from 2.7% in September, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The ONS reports that the largest contributions to the fall in the rate came from a drop in prices in the transport sector (notably motor fuels) and in education where the impact of rising tuition fees was felt less acutely than a year previously.
Food inflation fell from 4.8% to 4.3% and some air...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Exmouth at the weekend. The alleged incident happened outside the Q Club in Manchester Street in the early hours of Sunday 10 November 2013. A man approached a 20-year-old woman from Exeter who was stood outside the nightclub and sexually assaulted her. The suspect is described as a stocky Asian man and was wearing a grey hooded top. Police would like to hear from anyone who has any information about this incident. A 22-year-old man from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and has been released...
To celebrate the end of a wonderful summer the Real Food Store, Exeter is hosting a Devon wine tasting evening to launch their new range on Tuesday 19 November between 6-8pm.
Three vineyards, all within 12 miles of the city, are supplying wine to the community owned store which opened in March 2011. Pebblebed, at Clyst St George, Yearlstone, at Bickleigh, and Manstree based at Shillingford St George.
Customers can sample at least six wines for just £5 during the evening and meet the local wine producers.
This is the first wine tasting evening to be held at the Real...
College students will be hosting a range of events to raise money for this year’s Children In Need including staff vs student table tennis.
More embarrassment for the staff is on offer with a “Whose that Baby?” competition and pin the tail on the donkey where the donkey includes staff members faces. Students will be giving hairdressing, manicures, wax styles and hand massages. Other fundraising events include, bake sale, Wii games and a fun run.
Moreover everyone will be “going pyjamas”, wearing their finest nightwear for the occasion.
This week at Slimming World groups across Exeter celebrations will be taking place for their fabulous Miss Slinky competition. Fellow members have nominated the person who inspires them, is looking sassy, slinky and has slimmed down to be the person they want to be.
One particular party is getting started at America Hall in Pinhoe on Thursday 14th November 2013 at 7pm. Local Slimming World Consultant Penni Ball can't wait to get the party started. "It's going to be a fantastic night, we have members bringing scrumptious tasters for everyone to tantalise their...
